Many interesting options.
Zenith directors say Malcolm will stay. Semak and the player himself say otherwise. Who to believe? We believe in the money trail. In open sources we see information about 7 million euros of salary per year. Huge money for a guy without a single game in Brazil’s first team.
That’s just the current Malcolm he’s too good for RPL. He has 22 goals and 7 assists. The footballer scores four times per game, a season record. Only Promes, Zakharian and Florentin are better in assists per game average. But everyone has fewer assists than the Brazilian.
Malcolm enters battle more than twice as often as Promes, although Quincy has a similar role. The Brazilian once said that his stats are a reason to return to the top 5, then it’s time to take a closer look at the transfer needs of the giants. Where will the former Barcelona player come in handy?
“Milan”
The Rossoneri want to be in the top four of Serie A and will play in the semi-finals Champions League. But they don’t have a right wing the size of Malcolm. Messias played in Serie D a few years ago. The Belgian Salemakers is not always ready for the first team, as is his compatriot De Quetelare. Diaz is good, but he can play in the center in a 4-2-3-1. Giroud and Leau need a strong team-mate on the right wing. It makes sense to take a closer look at Malcolm, because players of RPL even cheaper than peers in the same class of the elite leagues. You won’t find a person with the stats of a Brazilian for 27 million euros in market value when the contract is until 2027 and the player is only twenty-six years old. Malcolm will also come in handy if they lose Leau on the other wing.
“Liverpool”
Salah can go, but not necessarily to Real Madrid. There are doubts that Perez will throw Rodrigo under the competition bus with the Egyptian expert. But if Manchester United did not give Liverpool a place Champions League, then there will be changes in Klopp’s team. Firmino leaves for good. Gakpo and Darwin will try to create a new trio. Maybe Malcolm fits right flank for the Reds? Not the worst option. His playing has elements of Salah’s style. Malcolm has goalscoring instincts, speed and technique. It will be difficult if they start to match Mohamed, but such is the fate of anyone who tries to play at a big club.
PSG
Messi and Neymar will leave. If the legend’s return to Barcelona doesn’t fail, then PSG need a beginner. Salah will be a priority option, because Egypt and Qatar have reconciled at a diplomatic level, there are no more political reasons to abandon Mohamed. But the player himself can refuse Ligue 1. In this case, the Parisians will return to the option with Malcolm. In the winter they were interested in the Zenit player. The Russian star has done everything to prevent the transfer, but this music will not last forever, especially if Malcolm himself insists on moving to a big club.
Naples
Spalletti will find a common language with the Zenit management. The Italian champions need a boost in attack. Lozano doesn’t shoot. His play was one of the reasons they didn’t go to the final Champions League. Also, Napoli understands how many offers Kvaratskhelia and Osimkhen have. For Malcolm, even their departure is a risk. But in the top three with Khvicha and Viktor, the Brazilian can play. But in Naples there are no salaries, like at the Zenith. But if the Brazilian loves the Champions League anthem and the chance to impress the future Selesao manager the day before world Cup-2026, you will have to sacrifice a couple of million euros and return to European competition.
“Athletic”
Malcolm is no worse than the current Morata. Although Simeone’s 3-5-2 save is built on a combination of Griezmann and another striker, for Malcolm an invitation to Atlético may be a happy ticket to a team where the coach has regained control, but not squeeze the most. Felix, Correa and Morata were not impressed with the performance and stability. Simeone can trust the format forward Malcolm, because he has already invited Depay. Atlético must surprise both the giants of La Liga and the middle farmers. And it is important to return to victories in Europe. Furthermore, Malcolm and Griezmann can play on the flanks if they find a new Suarez.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund are used to staff turnover. Mukoko is interested in several clubs, he can leave. Reyna had a gambling crisis. Royce for many years. Adeyemi is not very stable. Aller was fleeing a fatal disease. Borussia Dortmund have a request for an insanely productive newcomer. Malcolm will fit a brilliant strike team. The Dortmund crowd will take it well. Borussia will have money if Bellingham and Mukoko leave, the financial factor will not be an obstacle. Malcolm will not run away from Zenit for free, like individual legionnaires who have suspended contracts, but at Zenit they have wishful thinking, reporting continued cooperation.
Video game analogy. Malcolm has passed the level RPL. He’s the champion again, he scored very indecently. I didn’t have time to grow old, pining for gold. He doesn’t have health problems like before. And getting a Russian passport still does not give the right to play for the national team. Just as he doesn’t deprive the dream of playing for Brazil. Money is an incentive, but ambition and motivation will prevail. All missions in RPL past, but life is not a video game, there is no time to waste. It is clear that they are not waiting for him at Arsenal: Saka is there, but Malcolm has got fit. He is now a player for the Champions League playoffs.
